The Development and External Relations (DER) office has a lot to do with outside relations for the benefit of the University. Rev. Dr. John Senyonyi is the head of this office.

Their work is to involve various stakeholders, namely, the Church of Uganda, Council members, alumni, both domestic and foreign partners in resource development for the good of the University. In short, they seek to 'win' friends for the University.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of this DER oversees three departments: the Chaplaincy, Public Relations, and Projects. It also supervises the services of the University Guest House and the Scholarships office.